en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4796946 Comments by Joe Baker http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/0514/701132-gerrard-dreading-emotional-anfield-farewell/#IDComment971355626 Not sure why he is leaving whilst he can still be a positive influence at the club. Rodgers could certainly do with him. He could have played the kind of role that Giggs did in the latter days of Ferguson. For those old enough to remember also the role Dave Mackay played at Derby in the Cloughie era. Is money the driver here? If next year can be a better season why not back it up with his presence? Thu, 14 May 2015 15:16:10 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2015/0514/701132-gerrard-dreading-emotional-anfield-farewell/#IDComment971355626 http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0501/698124-ben-e-king/#IDComment968125561 Saw the man live in a small rowing club in England back in the 70's. I was a fan from then on.__ Fri, 1 May 2015 16:37:41 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0501/698124-ben-e-king/#IDComment968125561 http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0305/684809-legendary-balladeer-jim-mccann-dies-at-70/#IDComment955134300 Met Jim once in Cork Airport and he was a lovely guy to speak with. I always liked his voice and how clear the words were when he sang some beautiful songs. RIP Carrickfergus Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:49:44 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0305/684809-legendary-balladeer-jim-mccann-dies-at-70/#IDComment955134300 http://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2014/1027/655095-weather-favourable-for-35th-dublin-marathon/#IDComment898327930 Best wishes to the 31 members of the Hughes family running in the marathon today for a new world record . Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:53:08 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2014/1027/655095-weather-favourable-for-35th-dublin-marathon/#IDComment898327930 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2014/1021/653830-odriscoll-hails-cheikas-leinster-influence/#IDComment893935857 Fair enough on the 'Lunster' reference. Munster have a wonderful tradition but it's much more healthy now that there is pride and real competitiveness not only by Leinster but the other provinces too. Four strong provinces well supported bode well for the national team. Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:16:50 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2014/1021/653830-odriscoll-hails-cheikas-leinster-influence/#IDComment893935857 http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0925/647896-jason-orange-has-left-take-that/#IDComment880638403 Not a fan of TT by any means but I met Jason Orange by pure accident in a Dublin airport lounge the morning after their last concert here. He was just a nice bloke - no BS and took the time to talk despite his minders wanting to cut the conversation short. Probably just wants to get on with his life. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:53:38 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2014/0925/647896-jason-orange-has-left-take-that/#IDComment880638403 http://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2013/1218/493662-firth-changes-nationality-to-gb/#IDComment770060850 Totally agree. Team Ireland have done themselves credit showing great magnanimity and maturity. Other sporting bodies could take a lesson from them. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/paralympics/2013/1218/493662-firth-changes-nationality-to-gb/#IDComment770060850 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/1105/484722-fai-confirm-oneill-as-new-ireland-manager/#IDComment745232157 Long live the spirit of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor! Up Martin and Roy..... Now let's play some football! Wed, 6 Nov 2013 02:45:01 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2013/1105/484722-fai-confirm-oneill-as-new-ireland-manager/#IDComment745232157 http://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2013/1029/483239-boston-one-win-away-from-world-series/#IDComment741621566 C'mon Red Sox! I hope this is your year after the tragedy of the marathon. Boston Strong! Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:57:53 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/other-sport/2013/1029/483239-boston-one-win-away-from-world-series/#IDComment741621566 http://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2013/1028/483103-hehir-ends-wait-for-irish-winner-in-marathon/#IDComment741222899 Great weather in Dublin and a great result for Ireland this time. Really enjoyed cheering on the runners just before Heartbreak Hill! Well done to all who took part. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:26:53 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/athletics/2013/1028/483103-hehir-ends-wait-for-irish-winner-in-marathon/#IDComment741222899 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0930/477341-mcgrath-we-can-still-find-h-cup-solution/#IDComment727679635 I guess cup competitions come and go (anyone remember the inter city fairs cup in European soccer?), so if the Heino is replaced with an equivalent high standard European competition then so be it. The main thing is that the IRB maintain control of where the sport is going and where the cash is spent. If the IRB are not in control then we could end up with the Kerry Packer cricket mess of the 70's. Pay TV is a reality wheter we like it or not. We need to be sure though that the money raised goes to the sport including the players rather than to commercial folks looking to make quick money. Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:38:43 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2013/0930/477341-mcgrath-we-can-still-find-h-cup-solution/#IDComment727679635 http://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2013/0925/476310-disgraced-lee-to-discover-his-snooker-future/#IDComment725246603 I guess no one is thinking he is the only player who is/has been involved. I'm sure much more will come out. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 12:21:09 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/snooker/2013/0925/476310-disgraced-lee-to-discover-his-snooker-future/#IDComment725246603 http://www.rte.ie/ten/gallery/2013/0614/456650-amfar-inspiration-gala/#IDComment661086836 Uma Thurman is drop dead gorgeous. A beautiful mature woman. I would Kill Bill for her! Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:38:13 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/ten/gallery/2013/0614/456650-amfar-inspiration-gala/#IDComment661086836 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0611/456001-victim-suarez-feels-forced-to-leave/#IDComment659352563 Brendan Rogers is a good man, I'm sure he will take note and do the right thing. Liverpool need to replace Suarez with a top signing. I think he has let everyone down who were supporting him in Anfield. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:01:38 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0611/456001-victim-suarez-feels-forced-to-leave/#IDComment659352563 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0609/455495-ireland-hang-on-to-deny-us-a-famous-victory/#IDComment657935072 Fair play to the Eagles giving Ireland a major test. I'm sure the new guys on the Irish team will benefit hugely from the experience. Houston in June! Phew, it must have been like cricket conditions. Madigan's progress continues. Need to get that lineout working though. Sun, 9 Jun 2013 08:49:39 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/irish-international/2013/0609/455495-ireland-hang-on-to-deny-us-a-famous-victory/#IDComment657935072 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0606/454909-bowe-starts-against-queensland/#IDComment656430305 Bigger test coming up in Queensland. I think Sexton has done very well so far and I think the pairing of him and Conor Murray may well be his test start line. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 10:42:25 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/2013/0606/454909-bowe-starts-against-queensland/#IDComment656430305 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2013/0605/454649-bramble-hits-out-at-sunderland-boss-di-canio/#IDComment655861974 I guess everyone has to learn sometime. The mark of a leader is you learn quickly. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 08:53:23 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2013/0605/454649-bramble-hits-out-at-sunderland-boss-di-canio/#IDComment655861974 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2013/0519/451250-galway-v-mayo/#IDComment645998619 As a Mayoman, we need to keep cool. One good result against poor opposition doesn't mean a whole lot. We will likely progress out of Connacht but then we will see....years of pain will only be overcome by steely determination (ask Donegal) and the desire to be a winner. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:52:33 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2013/0519/451250-galway-v-mayo/#IDComment645998619 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english-league/2013/0504/390412-tottenham-v-southampton/#IDComment635487794 That was a fantastic goal. He was pretty ordinary most of the game but delivered in a few brief seconds near the end. I will be amazed if spurs manage to hold onto him in the close season. I hope they do because they've become the neutrals' choice for Champions League action. Sun, 5 May 2013 10:52:31 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english-league/2013/0504/390412-tottenham-v-southampton/#IDComment635487794 http://www.rte.ie/ten/2013/0505/gervaisr.html#IDComment635486322 Loved Brent. Shame it's only a 10 min update. Sun, 5 May 2013 10:48:24 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/ten/2013/0505/gervaisr.html#IDComment635486322